Ferries from Rhodes to Karpathos
Offers, Timetables and Prices
| Route: | RHODES - KARPATHOS |
|---|---|
| Average Weekly Sailings: | 4 weekly sailings |
| Sailing Days: | Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| No. of Operators: | 1 |
| Operators: | ANEK SUPERFAST - BLUE STAR FERRIES |
| First Ferry: | 11:01 |
| Last Ferry: | 19:01 |
| Average trip duration: | 4 h 15 min |
| Distance: | 148.39 Km |
Would you like to know how to get to Karpathos? Search for the best ferry from Rhodes to Karpathos using our Dodecanese Islands ferry booking system. In just few steps you can get all the info you need, including the ferry routes, the timetables, the prices and the travel times for the crossings to Karpathos from Rhodes.
The link between Rhodes and Karpathos is served by the sailing company Anek Superfast - Blue Star Ferries who carry out 4 trips per week with morning and afternoon boardings and crossing times ranging between 3 hours 43 minutes and 4 hours 35 minutes. This line allows you to transport cars, motorbikes, campers and trucks - when boarding, simply follow the instructions at the departure port. The crew will ensure passenger comfort on board and are available to assist you in any eventuality.
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Book from 09/02/2026 to 15/02/2026 and get 20% off for travel from 01/04/2026 to 31/10/2026 on available domestic ferry routes within Greece ANEK LINES - BLUE STAR FERRIES - HELLENIC SEAWAYS.
✅ The discount is applied automatically at the time of booking.
The discount applies to:
ADULT passengers
Cars and motorcycles
ECONOMY, BUSINESS and ATS accommodation (numbered Economy Airplane Type Seats)
BATS (numbered Business Airplane Type Seats), where available: only on North Aegean and Saronic Islands routes, and on the Cyclades with Highspeed ferries
It does not apply to:
SUPER ECONOMY and SPECIAL ECONOMY
Unaccompanied cars
Bookings with an open-date return
Other discounts/offers: not cumulative and cannot be combined with other promotions or commercial discounts
Can be combined with the 20% Return Discount (where applicable)
The Early Booking offer can be combined with the 20% Return Discount on:
Piraeus–Heraklion and Piraeus–Chania (passengers & vehicles)
Dodecanese (private cars from/to Piraeus)
Saronic Islands
Changes and cancellations
Cancellations and changes are subject to the carrier’s commercial policy. If you change your travel date once the offer is no longer valid, you may be required to pay any applicable fare difference.
20% discount - valid until 15 Feb 2026
Passengers with tickets for routes between Italy or Greece with Anek Superfast receive a 30% discount on onward tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Crete and the Northeast Aegean islands with Blue Star Ferries.
30% discount
Children under 5 travel free, but will not be designated seating or accommodation.
100% discount
Children aged between 5 and 10 receive a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
The offer provides a 30% discount on tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Sporades, Saronic Islands, Crete, and the Northeastern Aegean Islands when combined with a Superfast Ferries ticket for the Adriatic Sea. The discount is valid for one-way or round-trip tickets for passengers and vehicles (all categories) on domestic routes.
However, the discount does not apply to fuel surcharges, pet transport fees, or the Pure cabin supplement. Additionally, discounts cannot be combined, and only the most advantageous offer will be applied. Tickets for both the Adriatic Sea and domestic routes must be purchased at the same time.
30% discount
Passengers traveling with pets must declare it at the time of ticket booking. The issuance of the ticket for the pet is mandatory and requires the registration of the following information: pet passport or health book number, category (e.g., companion, therapy, assistance), size (large > 10 kg or small <= 10 kg), and onboard location (in cabin, in kennel, or on deck).
Travel companions must carry the pet’s health book and, for EU residents, the pet passport. They must follow boarding procedures and are responsible for the animal’s care, safety, and hygiene during the journey. For dogs, cats, and ferrets, a rabies vaccination certificate is mandatory. Each passenger may travel with a maximum of 5 pets, all vaccinated and with a health book.
The port of Rhodes is located to the north of the island and provides connections to the Dodecanese islands, the Cyclades islands, Crete and Piraeus. Mandraki port, is an ancient place of irresistible charm and is where the colossus of Rhodes stood whilst boats arrived 2500 years ago. There are many services in the surrounding area such as restaurants and taverns and the port provides connections to nearby islands. A little further south is the commercial port, called Emborio. The central port serves national and international boats and is located in the city center. At the exit of the port th... [More information]
Address: Akti Sachtouri, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Directions: Google Map @ Rhodes, port
Kàrpathos is one of the most beautiful and forgotten islands in the Aegean Sea. Time seems to have stopped on Kàrpathos and the few tourists who come here are mostly Americans and Australians because of the emigration that happened in the early twentieth century. The island itself is peculiar shape, it is long and narrow, crossed by quite a high mountain range that prevents the summer temperatures getting too high. History Kàrpathos is rich in history and the island is quoted by Homer in the Iliad. According to Greek mythology this was the place where the king of the... [More information]
Want to learn more about your trip from RHODES to KARPATHOS?
The duration of the crossing from RHODES to KARPATHOS is usually 4 hours 35 minutes with ANEK SUPERFAST - BLUE STAR FERRIES. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.
The ferry operator ANEK SUPERFAST - BLUE STAR FERRIES carries out 4 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.
The price of the ticket from RHODES to KARPATHOS varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.
The ferries on this route, allow transportation of cars, motorcycles, campers and trucks.
If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from KARPATHOS to RHODES .